Garbage-can holder.



J. W. GRAHAM. I

GARBAGE CAN HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23. 1914.

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ia i ies i es ates Patent Patented Apr. 4, 1916.

Application filed June 23, 1914. Serial No. 846,886.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, JOSEPH W. GRAHAM, a citizen of the United States, residing at Butler, in the county of Butler and State of Pennsylvania, have invented new and useful Improvements in Garbage-Can Holders, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to pail or can holders, and more particularly to the class of garbage can holders.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a holder wherein the re ceptacle, such as a can or pail for garbage or other waste products, can be placed therein so that odors from the contents can not escape or pass off into the atmosphere, and in this manner the refuse will be prevented from exposure, which necessarily results in decomposition or decay and unsanitary consequences.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a holder wherein the cover thereof is swingingly supported and is acted upon by means of a spring to insure the closing of the same.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a holder of this character which is simple in construction, reliable and efficient in use, and inexpensive in manufacture.

WVith these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing, and pointed out in the claim hereunto appended.

In the drawing :Figure 1 is a side elevation of a holder constructed in accordance with the invention. Fig. 2 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view thereof. Fig. 3 is a fragmentary rear elevation. Fig. e is a fragmentary front elevation showing in detail the latch.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the holder comprises a cylindrical body or casing 5 having integral therewith or connected thereto at its bottom a plurality of legs 6 which support the casing or body slightly elevated above the foundation or the ground, the said body or casing being preferably made from metal, although it may be made from any other suitable material.

V Formed at the mouth or upper open end of the casing or body 5 is a cover or lid engaging flange 7 formed with a beveled outer face 8, and over this flange is adapted to telescope the rim 9 of a cover or lid 10, the said rim 9 being formed with a beveled face 11 corresponding to the beveled face 8 of the flange so that when the cover or lid is closed it will be impossible for odors present within the casing or body 5 to escape exteriorly thereof to the atmosphere.

Suitably connected to the body or casing 5 andto the cover or lid 10 is a leaf hinge 12 which permits the freeing of the cover or lid 10 to raised or closed position, while diametrically opposite the point of'the hinge 12 and fixed in the cover or lid 10 is a latch 13 which permits the convenient raising thereof at will. Overlying the pivotal joint of the hinge 12 and fixed to the body or casing 5 is one end of a leaf spring 14 which serves to automatically close the lid or cover when raised so that there is no possibility of the latter remaining open when access is had to the casing or body. Removably held within the casing or body 5 is the ordinary garbage pail'or can 15 which can be removed therefrom at will, and carries a bail handle 16 for this purpose.

The latch 13 is supported upon a pivot 17 mounted in a bearing 18 on the lid 10 and is formed at one end with a handle 19, while its opposite end portion is provided with a slot 20 receiving a keeper 21 on the body 5 to hold the lid closed. The latch 13 is held by means of a spring 22 which causes it to trip over the keeper when the lid is swung to closed position.

From the foregoing it is thought that the construction and manner of use of the device will be clearly understood, and therefore a more extended explanation has been omitted.

.What is claimed is In a garbage can holder, a receptacle having a spring-tensioned swinging lid, a bearing on said lid, a. slotted lever, one slot in to normally hold it in positive locking ensaid lever receiving the bearing, a pivot gagement with the keeper. 1;) passed through the lever and bearing for In testimony whereof I aflix my signature swingingly connecting the lever thereto, a in presence of two Witnesses.

. keeper on the holder and received by the JOSEPH WV. GRAHAM.

other slot in said lever, and a leaf spring WVitnesses: fixed to the bearingon the lid and adapted JOHN R. HENNINGER, to overlie the lever between the said slots A. J. GUMPPER.

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